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Community Reports – Anonymous Submission December 11, 2023 Councilmember Shares Crisis Response Gone Wrong “Let’s be honest with the public. If you don’t want the police to come, don’t call MCOTs.” This was the public yelp-like review from Councilmember Kristin Mink during the November 29th EC/HHS/PS Joint Committee Worksession. MCOTsContinue Reading

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Introduction Montgomery County, Maryland is known for its diverse population and economic prosperity. Understanding its government structure is crucial for residents who wish to stay informed and participate in their local community. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Montgomery County government structure, shedding light onContinue Reading

In: County Council, County Executive, DHHS, Drugs and Alcohol, Government, Local Government, Maryland, MCPS, Policing, Safety

An MCPD press release today revealed a major fentanyl bust earlier this week that had 250+ suspected fentanyl pills, handgun, and cash found in car after a stop for a traffic infraction for window tinting. After getting a warrant to search the suspects residence, MCPD found 1800 more suspected fentanylContinue Reading

In: County Executive, COVID-19, DASHBOARD, DHHS, Hospitals, Local Government, Maryland, Research

Background You may remember that on 7/22 there was a seemingly huge jump in covid positive hospital admissions On 7/29 we posted an update which included multiple responses from DHHS and other government officials. We maintained, despite resistance that there was likely either an error or it was a dataContinue Reading

In: County Executive, COVID-19, Hospitals, Local Government, Maryland, Research, Visuals

Previous Article For Context Responses From DHHS, Dr. Stoddard, And Others I wanted to thank Dr. Earl Stoddard, DHHS, Councilmember Friedson and County Executive Elrich for responding to our questions today. Here are some of the responses which acknowledge and attempt to explain the discrepancies. Issue With Counting Alternate CareContinue Reading